blandy Posted June 9, 2023 Moderator Share Posted June 9, 2023 13 hours ago, mottaloo said: I even drove her fabia (had to correct the auto spelling on that word !) Given @chrisp65has been typing VAG in capital letters, it’s nice to see some more diligent posters. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, blandy said: Given @chrisp65has been typing VAG in capital letters, it’s nice to see some more diligent posters. A Fabia, dont forget that reliable and safe Swedish motor, the Vulva. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Genie Posted June 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 08/06/2023 at 18:30, Genie said: It’s MOT time for me this weekend, wish me luck. Straight through, not a single advisory* *he said the emissions only just scraped through due to low mileage 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 One of the greatest cars/trucks of all time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted June 18, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 18, 2023 Just had a short trip in the Lupo, which coincided with one of the massive downpours we've had today. During which the windscreen wipers just stopped. My arse could grip a pin like a vice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted June 18, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 18, 2023 If I'm still driving that car by Christmas I'll be furious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 I’ve had my ID3 for a little while now, and it’s great. Very roomy and comfortable, very smooth ride (lane assist aside, it is complete rubbish on the motorway and is best just to switch off completely,) big enough to fit my son’s bike with the back seats down if I need to, and I really only have to charge it a couple of times a week overnight for my commute. And it saves me a fortune every month compared to the lease and fuel expense on my Octavia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 We got a 1.6 kia sportage recently, very happy with it, but it has no poke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, chrisvilla4 said: We got a 1.6 kia sportage recently, very happy with it, but it has no poke. Petrol? The old-ish 1.6 turbo diesel ford put in their cars was great. Nippy enough but also really efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Genie said: Petrol? The old-ish 1.6 turbo diesel ford put in their cars was great. Nippy enough but also really efficient. Yep. Petrol. Nice drive except when overtaking:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 26 minutes ago, chrisvilla4 said: We got a 1.6 kia sportage recently, very happy with it, but it has no poke. Mrs has recently ordered a new Sportage hybrid GT Line. Looks like Kia have finally got it right with this one. Although, was supposed to be delivered August, now has gone to late October, I've no doubt with my experience, we will be lucky to get it before Christmas. Our Skoda is due back middle of July so I'm going to have to recommission my trusty old 54 plate Clio Diesel for a couple of months, which has been sitting at my parents house for 3 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, chrisvilla4 said: Yep. Petrol. Nice drive except when overtaking:) My wife has a 1.2 Turbo Petrol Juke and that is nippy enough for driving around town. Is it a turbo 1.6? I imagine a NA 1.6 petrol to be flat as a pancake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, Genie said: My wife has a 1.2 Turbo Petrol Juke and that is nippy enough for driving around town. Is it a turbo 1.6? I imagine a NA 1.6 petrol to be flat as a pancake. Had one, so poor on fuel for a 1.2 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 hours ago, foreveryoung said: Had one, so poor on fuel for a 1.2 engine. She does so few miles it’s hard to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 This looks very cheap, brand new (pre-registered) family sized EV for £24k. link Quote The award-winning MG5 EV is a fully electric, spacious and feature-filled estate, giving you room for everything you need, whilst returning an impressive pure-electric range of up to 250 miles from a single charge. You won’t spend too much time powering up either, with the battery able to charge from 10% to 80% in under 40 minutes. With the Exclusive option, you will enjoy an 8-inch Colour Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Heated Front Seats, Sat Nav, Rear Parking Camera & Sensors, Adaptive Cruise Control, Smart Keyless Entry and MGs suite of assistance systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I can’t see the Chinese shifting many of them, the European brands have clearly identified that what we all want is £60,000 worth of electric SUV with tyres of a quarry truck. Nobody wants something affordable for the family. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 On 19/06/2023 at 16:56, chrisvilla4 said: We got a 1.6 kia sportage recently, very happy with it, but it has no poke. Other than the EV6, I think this is the story of Kia. I have a Proceed GT Line S (what a name?!) with a little three-pot turbo engine: V v little poke and not particularly refined. I would say it sounds 'throaty' but what I would mean is 'throaty that needs Benylin'. I'm quite happy with it, mind: lots of toys, solid inside and looks the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Genie said: This looks very cheap, brand new (pre-registered) family sized EV for £24k. link Just a pure white good/appliance car. As you say, its cheap and does the job and an ideal car for people who don't care about cars. MG Motor customer service and after sales support is meant to be **** horrific though. I guess it is a risk whatever you buy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 19 hours ago, Xela said: Just a pure white good/appliance car. As you say, its cheap and does the job and an ideal car for people who don't care about cars. MG Motor customer service and after sales support is meant to be **** horrific though. I guess it is a risk whatever you buy. Yeah. it'd look nice outside your retirement flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 19 hours ago, Xela said: Just a pure white good/appliance car. As you say, its cheap and does the job and an ideal car for people who don't care about cars. MG Motor customer service and after sales support is meant to be **** horrific though. I guess it is a risk whatever you buy. I stopped buying VW’s because of their awful customer service. I’ve ended up eventually in a Skoda and they’ve been brilliant. Then, last month I had to deal with the finance people and they’re actually just VW Finance covering all of VAG. Once again I was plunged in to shit customer service where you are told lies. It got to the point where they instructed a repo man to take my car, and advised me to hide it from him by not parking outside my house. It’s fascinating, it’s years since I dealt with anyone from VW and it was like being right back there. Weird how some companies must just have a company policy or ethos of ‘screw you’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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